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  • Page 1 DM 44 DMX manager user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 15.12.2015, ID: 365433...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Starting up..............................17 Connections and controls........................19 Operating..............................23 7.1 Setting parameters.......................... 24 7.2 Menu overview..........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................34 DMX manager...

  • Page 5: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
  • Page 9 General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DM 44...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for merging multiple DMX signals, for distributing one DMX signal to multiple DMX chains and for the extension of a DMX chain. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐ tered electrician.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
  • Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features Multifunction DMX processor with the following features: four opto-electronic isolated DMX inputs four opto-electronic isolated DMX outputs Splitter function Merger function Boost function Operating modes DMX-in: HTP, LTP, Blackout, Merge Operating modes DMX--out: Null, Hold, Blackout Time function 19"...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 17: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. DM 44...
  • Page 18 Starting up DMX connections The following diagram shows the possible connection configurations (see Ä Chapter 7 ‘Oper‐ ating’ on page 23): DMX manager...

  • Page 19: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DM 44...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [MODE] Selector switch DMX-MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3. 3 [DMX IN] Indicator LEDs for DMX input A, B, C and D. The Indicator LED of a channel lights up red as soon as a signal is present. 4 Display.
  • Page 21 Connections and controls Rear panel DM 44...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 6 [DMX IN] 4 × 3-pin DMX input. 7 [DMX OUT] 4 × 3-pin DMX output. 8 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder. DMX manager...

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating Main menu Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or to select the desired menu item. Press [ENTER] to open the selected menu. Change the currently displayed value with and confirm any new values again with [ENTER].

  • Page 24: Setting Parameters

    Operating 7.1 Setting parameters Menu item DMX MODE In this menu you determine the settings for the active DMX mode (menu items see Ä Chapter 7.2 ‘Menu overview’ on page 29). Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or until the display shows ‘DMX MODE’...
  • Page 25 Operating Parameter Description ‘MERGE’ ‘M 2’ In MODE 2, two inputs are routed to a common output. ‘M 3’ In MODE 3, four inputs are routed to a common output. ‘ADDR’ Start address for input DMX-B in MERGE mode. Menu item DMX TIME In this menu you determine the DMX time.
  • Page 26 Operating Menu item NO DMX IN In this menu you determine how the device behaves when no DMX input signal is present. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or until the display shows ‘NO DMX IN’ . Press [ENTER] to open the subordinate menu.
  • Page 27 Operating Menu item BACKLIGHT In this menu you specify whether the backlight of the display remains on during operation or is being switched off automatically. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or until the display shows ‘BACKLIGHT’ . Press [ENTER] to open the subordinate menu.
  • Page 28 Operating Menu item VERSION This menu offers the option to display you the device version. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or until the display shows ‘VERSION’ . Press [ENTER] to display the device version. To return to the main menu, press [MENU]. DMX manager...

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.2 Menu overview Connection config. MODE 1 DM 44...
  • Page 30 Operating Connection config. MODE 2 DMX manager...
  • Page 31 Operating Connection config. MODE 3 DM 44...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 230 V , 50 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × D × H) 482 mm × 145 mm × 44 mm (15.35in. × 5.31in. × 15.55in.) Weight 3.1 kg DMX manager...

  • Page 33: Plug And Connection Assignments

    Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...

  • Page 34: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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